Agency, Imphal
Published by: Dev Kashyap
Updated Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:49 AM IST
Summary
Women are considered to be the most vocal voices in the state ranging from major social movements to general issues. Despite all this, the lack of proper representation in politics is said to be worrying.
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Women are considered to be the most vocal voices in the state ranging from major social movements to general issues. Despite all this, the lack of proper representation in politics is said to be worrying. It is believed that without 33 percent reservation, neither the situation will improve nor political representation will increase. This time, NCP and National People’s Party have also given ticket to two candidates each and Janata Dal United has given ticket to only one woman candidate.
Society does not encourage politics for
BJP’s Manipur State President A Sharda Devi says ‘Women in the Northeast have an important place in every walk of life. But when it comes to politics, things are different. She says that the society does not encourage women coming into politics, but degrades them. Their empowerment is difficult without increasing their participation in politics.
Representation is not possible without reservation
According to Congress leader and former minister AK Mirabai Devi, the society is male dominated. It is difficult for women to snatch tickets from men. Without at least 33 per cent reservation, the number of women legislators in the assembly would be very less, with the election process being dominated by men at various levels.
male rivals make derogatory comments
Pukhrambam Sumati Devi, leader of the National People’s Party, says that although women have made a powerful place in Manipuri society, they are not visible in politics. No public or family event is complete without women but they are prevented from participating in political or elections. Sumati is contesting from her late husband W Brajvidhu Singh’s Lamshang seat. She reveals that there are four male rivals in front, who often make derogatory comments about her.